Live Aid was a global phenomenon that took place at the same time, in two separate places, all focusing on helping to raise funds and awareness for famine relief in Ethiopia. Two concerts took place ...

Queen singer Freddie Mercury (left) with guitarist Brian May during the band's performance at Live Aid. - Popperfoto via Getty Images Programming Note: Watch CNN Original Series “Live Aid: When Rock ...

These three iconic performances were era-defining, but they almost didn't happen, for one reason or another. Find out why.

On July 13, 1985, music legends on both sides of the Atlantic came together for a cause — raising funds for famine relief in Ethiopia — and made pop culture history. Live Aid was held simultaneously ...

Bob Geldof opened up about Live Aid and its impact 40 years later in a new interview Geldof said that contrary to popular belief, it was David Bowie’s performance that got donations flooding in, not ...

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(CNN) — British band Queen’s performance at 1985 charity mega concert Live Aid has gone down in the history books, but it almost didn’t happen, according to members Brian May and Roger Taylor.